Korčula Sword Dance Festival

From September 2 to 10, 2025, the Korčula Sword Dance Festival will once again bring together cultural and folklore groups from across the island to celebrate and preserve its rich intangible heritage. Since its founding in 2014, the festival has highlighted traditional performances inspired by local history, ritual customs and chivalric traditions that have been passed down through generations and …

Neretva Boat Marathon

28th Maraton lađa – Traditional Boat Marathon on the Neretva River The 28th Maraton lađa will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2025, on the scenic Neretva River in southern Croatia. This unique traditional boat race spans 22.5 kilometers, from Metković to Ploče, featuring crews competing in historic wooden boats known as lađe, once used by locals for transport and …